EMERGENCY CARE ASSISTANT - North East

Job description

Experienced ECA? Join the Best-Paid Team in the North EastJoin Ambulnz Community Partners – Where Your Experience Is Valued

Are you an experienced Emergency Care Assistant looking for more than just another ambulance role? At Ambulnz Community Partners, we recognise the skill, professionalism, and dedication ECAs bring to frontline care — and we reward it accordingly with some of the best pay rates in the North East .

This is your opportunity to join a supportive, professional, and passionate team delivering outstanding patient care every day.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay with enhanced night rates

Supportive leadership team

One of the best ECA pay packages in the North East

Guaranteed contracted hours and income stability

Paid annual leave

Pension contributions

Structured rotas and predictable working patterns

Ongoing training, development, and clinical governance support

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to discounted gym memberships

High-standard vehicles with high-specification equipment

Flu vaccination offered during winter

Enhanced DBS check paid for by the Company

Ability to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card

Opportunity to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in the workplace

Pay & Package

Hours: 42 hours per week (full-time)

Location: NE23 1WG

Annual Leave: Minimum 20 days plus bank holidays

Hourly Pay RatesEmergency Care Assistant (PAYE) – Days £15.75 per hour

Emergency Care Assistant (PAYE) – Nights (Monday–Thursday) £16.40 per hour

Emergency Care Assistant (PAYE) – Nights (Friday–Sunday) £17.25 per hour

Shift Patterns

5 on / 4 off

4 on / 5 off

(24/7 rota including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays)

Safer Recruitment Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence (Category B)

Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) or Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support

Previous patient-facing or frontline experience

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Calm, compassionate, and professional approach

Ability to successfully complete all safer recruitment checks including:

Enhanced DBS check

Occupational Health clearance

Right to Work checks

Driving licence checks

Employment reference checks

Be Part of Something BiggerAt Ambulnz Community Partners, you're not just joining a service — you're joining a team that cares about its staff and makes a real difference in communities across the North East every single day.

Ready to Join Us?If you're an experienced ECA looking for better pay, a great team culture, and a rewarding frontline role, we'd love to hear from you.

Questions? Contact our recruitment team: Recruitment.clinical@communityambulance.co.uk

Apply: https://communityambulance.applytojob.com/apply/Flf6PsLMG4/EMERGENCY-CARE-ASSISTANT-Cramlington?source=INDE

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cramlington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English